Under new business the Howard County Drainage Board accepted two subdivision applications and set public hearings for both on Dec. 1 at 5:00 p.m.

Elaine Phelps presented the Road Subdivision, described in the record as a two-lot subdivision on 1.55 net acres that includes all parcels owned by the applicant in the area; its perimeter drain will connect to a field tile to the east. Phelps requested a public hearing date of "12/01/2025 as the public hearing date." Mr. Blake indicated no objection and the board voted to set the hearing after a motion and second.

Phelps and Bridal/Brian Pierce also presented a one-lot application identified in the transcript as 'Fire Estate,' described as a one-lot subdivision encompassing 3.5 gross acres; the perimeter drain will outlet into the W. Hochstetler regulated drain. The board again indicated no objection to hearing the matter on Dec. 1 and voted to set that public hearing.

Both hearings were scheduled by unanimous vote of members present after brief questions from the board. No substantive public opposition or comment on either subdivision was recorded at the meeting. The hearings will provide a public forum for affected landowners and neighbors to comment before the board takes any final action.